Professor Kathy Kar Man Shum and JC PandA Team Receive Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2025

Professor Kathy Kar Man Shum and JC PandA Team Receive Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2025

Professor Kathy KM Shum and her team behind the JC PandA – Jockey Club “Peace and Awareness” Mindfulness Culture in Schools Initiative – have been honoured with the Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2025 in recognition of their exceptional project and impactful achievements.

Mental health among Hong Kong’s students and teachers remains a critical public concern. With the growing emphasis on positive education, which prioritises well-being and flourishing, JC PandA was launched in 2019 by the Faculty of Social Sciences, generously funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The initiative aims to foster a mindfulness culture within schools, supporting the holistic well-being of the entire school community.

JC PandA stands out as one of the pioneering large-scale mindfulness projects in Chinese societies, exploring the benefits of mindfulness interventions for both students and educators. As…